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LIPSTICK & LABELS INTERVIEW

"What/Who inspires your line?

The everyday women that want to wear it. I’m definitely inspired by seeing how people put my stuff together, in ways that I would’ve never originally thought of. I like to think that I have a little bit of something for every female and seeing how excited they get when they see the color, the prints, the shapes- all that inspires me.

What makes your line unique?

The customized options. I offer ready to wear exclusives in a collection called Spandex + Chaos, however I also do custom designing and that allows me to create one of kind versions and add to my design archive. It’s the custom classics that make Butch Diva.

Who inspires you/your style the most?

I don’t think there is a physical person that inspires me or my style the most, I feel like style is what you make it, and any effort to be unique or set a trend can be considered “style”. I personally tend to dress according to my mood or the occasion. There are days I dress like I’m a married house wife, days I dress straight hood rat, days I dress like I own a bank, days I dress like a dance hall queen, a designer, an artist, a hippie, whatever floats my boat. Designing a lifestyle collection means creating for a diverse agenda, so reality and life’s experiences inspire me to do that.

What qualities do you posses as a fashion designer?

I’m not afraid to take risks, I consider functional details and comfort. I’m easy on the wallet and I know what women want.

Where do you get your edgy ideas from?

Experience. Knowing what’s hot, whats not, and whats straight cheesy…I take inspiration from designer archives from time to time and modify it in spandex, thats always fun!..."

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PATRICIA FIELD x BUTCH DIVA.

WHOOP THERE IT IS. Now turn it around n let me slap it then put some spandex on it! Yessir.

Patrica Field located @ 302 Bowery btwn Bleeker + Houston.
Tell em' u want some Butch Diva. :)

THEY THINK I'M FLY.

Fly recently nominated me FLY GIRL OF THE WEEK.
Awwwww. I blush. :)

"Who? Tiffany LaStar Rhodes, Age 28

Where? Brooklyn, NY

What do you? Founder & Chief Designer of Butch Diva Inc./Spandex + Chaos

What inspires you? Bold colors, prints, patterns, life, destiny, fearless females, my mother, dance cultures, fresh beats, avant garde, couture, art, love...the pursuit of happiness.

Why are you fly? Because I've taken control of my life, and made a career of what I love. I custom design and create clothes for women all over the world. Everything that I've managed to accomplish thus far inspires me to keep on keepin' on. I'm fly cuz I had a dolla and a dream, and I followed my heart.

Advice: Never doubt yourself and what you're capable of. I always say where there is a will, there is a way. As long as your willing to succeed and overcome the challenges that life presents to you, there will always be a way to make it happen. Accomplish one goal towards your dream a day, and never let anyone whose incapable of bringing you up, bring you down. "

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FLY PRESS.

This is pretty kewwl because I've followed Fly for some time now. I can always visit the site to find inspiration on color, patterns, trends, and all things qaint. And now Butch Diva has been added to the mix! :) See post HERE.

SAY WERD. FRANK 151 SHOUTS ME OUT.

So during my latest "butch diva" Google search, I came across a write up on Frank 151!!

""Go Hard or Go Home" Brooklyn Fashion designer/entrepreneur Ms.Tiffany Rhodes is creating a new lifestyle in New York. She wanted to make a line that wasn't just clothing, but also represented a lifestyle that says "Woman can do it just the way men do, and look FIERCE doing it." Soon after, BUTCH DIVA was created. Her sexy-funky spandex designs featuring vibrant colors and patterns would catch anyone's eye. From pattern making to quality control to consumer relations, Tiffany takes on all the roles, and that makes Butch Diva successful. Check out her Blogspot "Spandex & Chaos" @ http://butchdivalifestyle.blogspot.com/"

See more HERE! I blush.

SH COLLECTIVE INTERVIEWS BUTCH DIVA

"Some people set the trends, and some people are the ones who follow them. Tiffany Rhodes designer and and founder of New York City based brand Butch Diva is one that set trends. She is a talented young woman who with hard work and dedication is creating her own destiny and doing things her way. Tiffany took the time out to sit down and talk about what is going on in her world..."

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BUTCH DIVA x TRACE MAGAZINE: HOMAGE TO HER.

"Homage to Her displays the three elements -spirit, mind, and body- spawn from her inner thoughts reflected onto the world (as oppose to the reverse). Through these images, you will understand that the female hustle is more than memoirs of romantic shenanigans and cocktail sermons; it is her place of solitude, where she calls all the shots, and accepts the roles she wants to play in her life. This one is dedicated to all the females who take full ownership of their hustle.

Special Thanks to Butch Diva for styling and providing fabulous garments from the collection. Like what you see? Get more at Spandex & Chaos brought to you by Butch Diva." - Courtesy of Toni Burke

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**Thanks Toni!! :))